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V197 KGA

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 KGA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 128,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 128,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 109,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,823 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 90,823 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenlly on inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 71,594 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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V197 KGA is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V197 KGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V197 KGA registered?

V197 KGA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V197 KGA safe to buy?

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